Jonathan Crenshaw

American artist

Jonathan Dale Crenshaw (1972 – May 12, 2023) was an American artist with no arms from Florida. He showed his art on the street.[1][2] He was shown in a pizza review.[3]

Johanthan Crenshaw
Born
Johanthan Dale Crenshaw

1972 (age 51–52)
South Beach, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)Painter, entertainer, busker
Years active2011-2023

Arrest

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In 2018, he was stopped by police for attacking a tourist with scissors and claims he was trying to protect himself and he was let go.[4]

Crenshaw died on May 12, 2023. His death wasn't reported for almost a year.[5]

References

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  1. "Miami street artist with no arms accused of stabbing tourist with scissors using his feet". The Independent. 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  2. Cohen, Howard (2018-08-19). "Homeless South Beach artist with no arms stabs tourist, police say". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  3. "Armless Florida Man Arrested for Stabbing Tourist Was Once a Viral Hit on Dave Portnoy's Show". Mediaite. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  4. "Florida man with no arms charged with stabbing stranger". New York Post. 2018-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  5. DeLuca, Alex (25 March 2024). "Jonathan Crenshaw, Homeless Miami Beach Artist Who Painted With Feet, Dead at 51". Miami New Times. Retrieved 25 March 2024.